Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Text Content: The text you enter or paste into the extension for text-to-speech conversion
• User Preferences: Your voice selection, speed settings, pitch settings, and other customization options

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Extension Usage Data: Basic usage statistics to improve functionality
• Technical Information: Browser version, extension version, and system compatibility data

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, address)
• Browsing history or website data
• Financial information
• Location data
• Device identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Uses

• Text-to-Speech Conversion: Process your text input to generate speech audio
• Voice Customization: Apply your selected voice, speed, and pitch settings
• Audio Download: Generate downloadable audio files from your text
• Settings Persistence: Save your preferences for future use

2.2 Improvement and Development

• Enhance extension functionality and user experience
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Add new features based on usage patterns

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

• Your settings and preferences are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• Text content is processed in real-time and not permanently stored
• Audio files are generated locally and downloaded to your device

3.2 External Services

• Text-to-Speech APIs: We may use external TTS services (ResponsiveVoice, Google Translate TTS) to generate high-quality speech
• Data Transmission: Only the text you want to convert is sent to these services
• No Storage: External services do not store your text permanently

3.3 Security Measures

• All data processing occurs locally when possible
• External API calls use secure HTTPS connections
• No sensitive information is transmitted or stored

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4.2 Limited Sharing

• TTS Services: Text content is shared only with authorized text-to-speech services for audio generation
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services for extension functionality

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

• You can view and modify your stored settings through the extension interface
• You can clear all stored data by uninstalling the extension
• You can disable the extension at any time

5.2 Data Deletion

• Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored data
• External services do not retain your text data
• Downloaded audio files remain on your device until you delete them

6. Children's Privacy

Our extension is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice in the extension or on our website
• Sending notifications through the Chrome Web Store

9. Third-Party Services

9.1 Text-to-Speech Services

• ResponsiveVoice: Used for high-quality speech generation
• Google Translate TTS: Alternative speech service for better voice quality
• These services have their own privacy policies that govern their data handling

9.2 Chrome Web Store

Our extension is distributed through the Chrome Web Store, which has its own privacy policy and terms of service.

10. Contact Information

11. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your information includes:

• Consent: You consent to the processing of your data for text-to-speech conversion
• Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for providing the extension's core functionality
• Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to provide the services you request

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights